Spider-Man Helps Disabled Man Cross Six-Lane Crosswalk
In Jonesboro, Arkansas, a driver dressed as Spider-Man helped push a wheelchair-bound man across a six-lane crosswalk just before the light changed, an act captured by a traffic camera. The driver said he was en route to a superhero-themed day at a trampoline park and acted on impulse because of adrenaline. Police thanked the driver, who identified himself as a park employee, and the clip circulated online, going viral with thousands of reactions. News outlets nationwide highlighted the moment, noting the costume and tying the story to real-life heroism and upcoming Spider-Man promotions. The man who received help was not named by officials. The incident was framed as a memorable example of compassion in a hurried city.
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“Dressed as Spider-Man, he stopped traffic to help a stranger in a wheelchair”Washington Post · Jul 24, 2026
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“Traffic camera captures real-life Spider-Man's heroic save”United Press International (UPI) · Jul 24, 2026
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